
Evolving CPI - Flexport Weekly Economic Report
Euro Area government debt was reported as down this past week. But the risk posed by high levels of government remains, and not just in Europe.

Euro Area government debt was reported as down this past week. But the risk posed by high levels of government remains, and not just in Europe.

Euro Area government debt was reported as down this past week. But the risk posed by high levels of government remains, and not just in Europe.

There are signs that supply chain disruptions are easing, but the schedule and pricing data show progress is slower on Asia-Europe than Asia-US.

Shipping times and prices suggest supply chains are improving. Yet, there are considerable unknowns including persistently high consumer spending and the evolution of corporate inventory strategies.

Last week’s U.S. jobs report offered both a very low unemployment rate and a small decrease in the labor force. On balance, though, the labor market looks historically strong. This offers little sign of a recession and little relief for Fed concerns about inflation.

Euro Area government debt was reported as down this past week. But the risk posed by high levels of government remains, and not just in Europe.

If you’re watching inflation to predict future Fed moves, the measure you want is Trimmed Mean PCE. Newly released data for it show inflation tracking ever upwards.

If you’re watching inflation to predict future Fed moves, the measure you want is Trimmed Mean PCE. Newly released data for it show inflation tracking ever upwards.